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 articulated lorry articulated lorry /ɑrˈtɪkjʊleɪtɪd ˈlɔri/

noun

  1. [British] A truck consisting of a tractor and trailer together  ( articulated lorry [British] , rig [ N. American] , semi [Informal, N. American] , tractor trailer , trailer truck , trucking rig )
    a truck consisting of a tractor and trailer together


 haemoptysis haemoptysis /hiːˈmɒptɪsɪs/

noun

  1. [Canadian, British] Coughing up blood from the respiratory tract; usually indicates a severe infection of the bronchi or lungs  ( haemoptysis [Canadian, British] , hemoptysis [ N. American] )
    coughing up blood from the respiratory tract; usually indicates a severe infection of the bronchi or lungs


 sailing ship sailing ship /ˈseɪlɪŋ ˈʃɪp/

noun

  1. A vessel that is powered by the wind; often having several masts  ( sailing ship , sailing vessel )
    a vessel that is powered by the wind; often having several masts


 newsman newsman /ˈnuːzmən/

noun

  1. () A person who investigates and reports or edits news stories  ( newsperson , newshound [Informal] , newsman , reporter )
    a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories
     The reporter was covering the news of the local elections
    The reporter was covering the news of the local elections